Catch Us If You Can - Gingerbread Race
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location Fairfield, Illinois
- Price $11.85 - $27.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive and exciting day at the Catch Us If You Can - Gingerbread Race on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, in Fairfield, Wayne! This spirited event features a range of activities for all ages, kicking off with a Fun Run for kids aged 10 and under at 8:30 am. The Fun Run is a delightful 1-mile lap around the field, ensuring that every young participant receives a shiny finishers' medal to celebrate their accomplishment.
The main events, the 5k Run & Walk and 10k, will start at 9:00 am, taking you on a picturesque and hilly course that winds through North Side School, Leo French Park, and Maple Hill Cemetery. Whether you're an avid runner or a casual walker, this event welcomes everyone, including strollers and wagons, though be prepared for some challenging hills! With registration fees starting at just $25, participants can also opt for a t-shirt for an additional $5. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a day of health, fun, and community spirit—mark your calendars for December 6th and join in the festive cheer!
The main events, the 5k Run & Walk and 10k, will start at 9:00 am, taking you on a picturesque and hilly course that winds through North Side School, Leo French Park, and Maple Hill Cemetery. Whether you're an avid runner or a casual walker, this event welcomes everyone, including strollers and wagons, though be prepared for some challenging hills! With registration fees starting at just $25, participants can also opt for a t-shirt for an additional $5. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a day of health, fun, and community spirit—mark your calendars for December 6th and join in the festive cheer!
Organiser's Description
THE RACES:
Fun Run ($10)- Ages 10 & Under will be able to participate in the Fun Run portion, beginning at 8:30 am (prior to 5k/10k races). This is a 1 lap run (approximately 1 mile) around the field north of North Side staff parking lot. All participants will receive a finishers' medal.
5k Run & Walk OR 10k ($25)- Beginning at 9:00, participants will follow a course from North Side School, through Leo French Park & Maple Hill Cemetery, back to the school (this is a hilly course with some road/sidewalk running). 10k participants will complete the loop twice.
Walkers with strollers & wagons are welcome to participate, but should be aware of the hills and be prepared!
ADD $5 FOR TSHIRT ADDED TO REGISTRATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ONLY ORDER A TSHIRT, THESE CAN BE ORDERED FOR $15. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A SHIRT ONLY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSkhSQZIE3qTDOqjRXotlEwX5RH4Lj6079FSeAw4yI_BWgTA/viewform?usp=header].
Registration cutoff for race shirts: November 14.
Processing fee applied at checkout.
**All sales are final, no refunds.
SHIRT/BIB PICK UP/LATE REG: Shirt/bib pick up & late registration available beginning at 8 am the morning of the race at North Side School.
AWARDS: Age groups each distance (5k run, 5k walk, 10k) top two Male & Female: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+
TIMING: This event will have computer timing by To the Finish Timing.
WEATHER: The race will go on rain or shine. If threatening weather is in the area we will delay until safe. Plan accordingly for cold weather - race will go on even if it's cold!
PARKING: Parking is available in the front of the school, along with the gravel lot across the street. There is also parking in the North Side Baptist Church lot (across the street from the faculty lot) or along the side of the roads. Please do not park in the faculty parking lot, as this is where registration, finish, and gathering will be set up.
Fun Run ($10)- Ages 10 & Under will be able to participate in the Fun Run portion, beginning at 8:30 am (prior to 5k/10k races). This is a 1 lap run (approximately 1 mile) around the field north of North Side staff parking lot. All participants will receive a finishers' medal.
5k Run & Walk OR 10k ($25)- Beginning at 9:00, participants will follow a course from North Side School, through Leo French Park & Maple Hill Cemetery, back to the school (this is a hilly course with some road/sidewalk running). 10k participants will complete the loop twice.
Walkers with strollers & wagons are welcome to participate, but should be aware of the hills and be prepared!
ADD $5 FOR TSHIRT ADDED TO REGISTRATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ONLY ORDER A TSHIRT, THESE CAN BE ORDERED FOR $15. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A SHIRT ONLY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSkhSQZIE3qTDOqjRXotlEwX5RH4Lj6079FSeAw4yI_BWgTA/viewform?usp=header].
Registration cutoff for race shirts: November 14.
Processing fee applied at checkout.
**All sales are final, no refunds.
SHIRT/BIB PICK UP/LATE REG: Shirt/bib pick up & late registration available beginning at 8 am the morning of the race at North Side School.
AWARDS: Age groups each distance (5k run, 5k walk, 10k) top two Male & Female: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+
TIMING: This event will have computer timing by To the Finish Timing.
WEATHER: The race will go on rain or shine. If threatening weather is in the area we will delay until safe. Plan accordingly for cold weather - race will go on even if it's cold!
PARKING: Parking is available in the front of the school, along with the gravel lot across the street. There is also parking in the North Side Baptist Church lot (across the street from the faculty lot) or along the side of the roads. Please do not park in the faculty parking lot, as this is where registration, finish, and gathering will be set up.
Races
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Fun Run
Incl. $1.85 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:30AM CST)
$11.85
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5k Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$27.75
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5k Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$27.75
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10k Race
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$27.75
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806 North First Street, Fairfield, 62837, IL, United States
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